Hey everyone. I'm in an interesting situation with my employer, a private university. I posted last week explaining that the majority of my team had been fired on the spot. I've since learned that the external firm brought in to replace them doesn't employ a designer or developer, giving myself and my remaining coworker a bit of leverage.
We're now being told to return to the office for a few days a week after being fully remote for the last two years. I've already voiced my opinion that without an internal team to reunite with, there's little to no reason for us to be on campus. I have an upcoming meeting in which I'm considering giving an ultimatum (let me remain fully remote or fire me) and I want to know what kind of repercussions I could be looking at it if I go through with it.
I've read on Maine's Department of Labor site that I can be denied if I was “discharged or fired for misconduct”. Does getting fired as a result of that ultimatum fall into this category? Would also love some information on what qualifies you for a severance package. My coworkers obviously received them after being fired “without cause”, but would I for being fired “with cause”? Any help would be much appreciated!